A Concise History Of Modern Sculpture
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A landmark work in art history and criticism, A Concise History of Modern Sculpture chronicles the sweeping evolution of three-dimensional art from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century, tracing the radical departures from classical tradition that defined the modern era. Herbert Read, one of the twentieth century's most authoritative voices on art and aesthetics, presents a rigorous yet accessible survey of the movements, philosophies, and individual artists — from Rodin and Brancusi to Giacometti and Henry Moore — who collectively transformed sculpture into a medium of profound abstraction and psychological depth. Written with intellectual precision and a deep appreciation for formal innovation, the text argues that modern sculpture is not merely a visual art but a philosophical one, shaped by the same forces of existentialism, surrealism, and constructivism that reshaped Western thought. Read illustrates how each successive movement built upon or rebelled against its predecessors, offering readers a coherent narrative arc through what might otherwise seem a fragmented landscape of avant-garde experimentation. Essential for students, collectors, and enthusiasts of modern art, this authoritative survey remains a foundational text in understanding the sculptural imagination of the modern world.
Author: Herbert Read
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Thames and Hudson - London
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: chipping and tears along edges and folds of jacket. Otherwise in good condition.
A landmark work in art history and criticism, A Concise History of Modern Sculpture chronicles the sweeping evolution of three-dimensional art from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century, tracing the radical departures from classical tradition that defined the modern era. Herbert Read, one of the twentieth century's most authoritative voices on art and aesthetics, presents a rigorous yet accessible survey of the movements, philosophies, and individual artists — from Rodin and Brancusi to Giacometti and Henry Moore — who collectively transformed sculpture into a medium of profound abstraction and psychological depth. Written with intellectual precision and a deep appreciation for formal innovation, the text argues that modern sculpture is not merely a visual art but a philosophical one, shaped by the same forces of existentialism, surrealism, and constructivism that reshaped Western thought. Read illustrates how each successive movement built upon or rebelled against its predecessors, offering readers a coherent narrative arc through what might otherwise seem a fragmented landscape of avant-garde experimentation. Essential for students, collectors, and enthusiasts of modern art, this authoritative survey remains a foundational text in understanding the sculptural imagination of the modern world.